Fulton County pays tribute to ‘ring of fire’ founder, former Mayfield leader

Fulton County pays tribute to ‘ring of fire’ founder, former Mayfield leader

JOHNSTOWN —Former Mayfield town leader, teacher and community figurehead Sylvia Gilbert Parker was recently honored by Fulton County officials. Parker died on Feb. 6 at 88 years old.“I didn’t know anyone that didn’t like Sylvia and didn’t stop to talk to her,” said Mayfield Supervisor Rick Argotsinger.Earlier this week, the 19-member Board of Supervisors passed a resolution in memory of the former official. Argotsinger was the sponsor.The outgoing town leader had never worked directly with Parker, but knew her since the 1960s when she worked at a diner on state Highway 30. He would deliver eggs from his family-owned farm. Well-known in…
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